Kearns Improvement District Backflow Testing: Rules and Deadlines

Who must test

All backflow prevention assemblies must be tested at least once a year and right after any repair, maintenance or relocation; assemblies that keep failing may need more frequent tests or replacement. Source.
The property owner is responsible for keeping the assembly in good operating condition. Source.

How the report is filed

All test results must be submitted to Kearns Improvement District, and assemblies must be retested immediately after repair work. Source.

Tester registration

A state-certified backflow assembly tester must perform the test and submit the results to Kearns Improvement District. Source.

How to file your backflow test with Kearns Improvement District

Read your notice. It names the assembly, its location and the date the report is due.
Book a tester Kearns Improvement District accepts. See finding a tester below; book early so there is time to repair a failed assembly.
The tester tests the assembly and fills in the test report. A failed assembly is repaired and tested again.
The report is filed. All test results must be submitted to Kearns Improvement District, and assemblies must be retested immediately after repair work.Source.
Keep a copy and set a reminder for next year. Set a free test-due reminder.

Finding a tester Kearns Improvement District accepts

We found no tester list on Kearns Improvement District's own pages. Use a state certified tester, and check your notice in case it names the testers or the portal it accepts.

Before you book, ask the tester:

Are you registered with Kearns Improvement District?
Will you send the test report to the utility for me, and how?
When is my report due? The date is on your notice; the tester needs time to test, repair if needed and file.

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Kearns Improvement District: backflow testing rules